Cloud Consultant

Title: Cloud Consultant
Duration: Through 3/31/27, potential extension
Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• As a Cloud Architect Contractor, you will support the project team by designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with business and technical requirements.
• Develop cloud architecture strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure, including network design, security configurations, and cloud services.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud technologies and tools to meet project needs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams during the implementation of cloud solutions.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and standards for cloud security, performance, and cost optimization.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions across cloud platforms, including authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), and privileged access management.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security architectures and services, with expertise in identity governance, role-based access control (RBAC), conditional access policies, and zero trust security principles.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications with IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, or similar identity providers.
• Ability to architect secure cloud environments by applying security best practices, compliance requirements, and access controls while balancing usability and business requirements.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, security teams, and technical teams to define identity strategies and support cloud transformation initiatives.

Rate: $50 - 65